Phoenix Montessori Nursery (West Norfolk) Ltd
OutstandingBirth to 8+Open for decades
A day nursery in King'S Lynn for children from birth to 8+, open 07:30 to 17:00, 5 days a week. They do not publish prices, so that is the first thing to ask. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in May 2021, though that is 5 years ago now. Open since 1998, with 50 places.
What you might pay
This setting does not publish its fees, and no national dataset holds them. This is what childcare costs across the council, as a starting point for the call.
What childcare usually costs in Norfolk
This is not this setting's price. It is the median hourly fee across all providers in Norfolk from the Department for Education's 2025 provider survey. No national data holds what an individual nursery charges, so ring and ask.
Places, hours and the day
Who they take, when they are open, and what a day there includes.
Where it is
PE34 4PJWhat the inspector found
One grade is one visit. A run of them tells you whether it has been good for years or has only just got there.
Ofsted inspector, 20 May 2021 · read the full report
What it is like to attend
Children thoroughly enjoy themselves. They are self-assured as they explore and talk to staff. From their body language, children demonstrate that they feel safe, secure and highly valued. Children are polite and kind towards each other. They understand the impact their actions may have on others and show high levels of self-control. Children forge exceptionally strong bonds with staff. They confidently seek reassurance should they feel sad or upset. Babies' individual needs are exceptionally well supported. They settle quickly, benefitting from staff's intuitive response and understanding of how the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic has affected family life.
Children learn more about the rural community where they live. Toddlers learn to associate quantity with number as they place farm produce, such as potatoes and turnips, into numbered buckets. They choose to return to the toy farm throughout the day. They become deeply engaged in their chosen activity. Children talk to staff about what they know and build an extensive vocabulary as they play and re-enact experiences from home.
Pre-school children are fascinated by changes in the natural environment. They build a deep understanding and knowledge about life cycles. For example, children describe the changes from tadpole to frog, showing their understanding of different habitats. They eagerly share their excitement and wonder with their friends when they see chicks hatch.
- 20 May 2021Outstanding
- 27 September 2019Needs improvement
- 21 April 2015Outstanding
Rated Good or Outstanding at 2 of the last 3 graded inspections.
Still missing for Phoenix Montessori Nursery (West Norfolk) Ltd
- What it costs
- Funded hours
- Youngest age taken
- Meals
- Nappies
- Waiting list
No dataset holds any of this. Two parents telling us the same thing puts it on the page for whoever looks next.
What to ask them
None of this is in any national dataset and this setting has not published it, which is exactly why it is worth asking.
- What does it cost, all in? What is on top: meals, nappies, late pick-up, and what happens if you are late.
- Can I use my funded hours here? Whether they stretch them over the year, and the minimum days you have to book.
- Is there a place for my child's age? Baby rooms fill first and waiting lists are common.
- Who would my child's key person be? And how long have the staff been there. No dataset holds this and it matters more than anything above.
- Can I visit at a busy time? Mid-morning on a weekday tells you far more than an empty room after hours.
Day nurseries within a couple of miles
This one is first. Tick it and one or two others to see them side by side.